A large auto manufacturer has allegedly installed software in some of the diesel models of its vehicles that is designed to trick emissions testing equipment so the cars would pass when they should not. Many drivers who bought the vehicles thinking that they were helping to save the planet from pollution felt that they had been tricked into driving these unknowingly high-pollution-emitting vehicles. What would reduce the company's punishment for this activity?
A. Firing people who violate the company's code of conduct.
B. Paying attorneys' fees.
C. Having an effective compliance program designed to prevent and detect violations.
D. Firing the employees involved.